s10_xtreme

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From what I've seen on here everyone says its on the drivers side by the bellhousing. Well, mine is not. Is the partial vin placed anywhere else on a 2003 engine.

Lilscottie

Not sure about in the US.

But here in AUS. a VIN is a Vehicle Identification Number, Which is usually found on the cars chassis.

Someone correct me if It's a different story in the states.

s10_xtreme

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I've only got the engine, never even saw the car it came from. So....

stealth71

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Do you have the PCM? I think it's in there as well.

V8Rumble

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No, that's the typical usage up here as well. To the OP, I don't have much knowledge of 2003 engines, but I'm sure that someone will be able to give you the answer shortly...

69LT1Bird

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That is where its supposed to be. Perhaps the block was decked and they machined it off or perhaps a service replacement or worse, theft and sanded off. Go for number 1 or 2.

s10_xtreme

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I was afraid of #3, and its not number 1, hmmm... not good.
I think I'll check with the member i bought it from. Thanks, just making sure I'm not missing something obvious.

s10_xtreme

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Also, whats that number in dot matrix under the 241 casting on the head?

01WS6/tamu

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what are you needing it for.

s10_xtreme

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carfax/curiosity

Stu Cool

iTrader: (13)

The should a laser etched number on the driver side just ahead of the bellhousing. It runs up and down. Not always easy to read. This is only a partial VIN but can be used to make a best guess at what it should be. Here is a link that will help you.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....0&postcount=12

Here is another link

http://www.f-body.org/oldfaq/html/vins/4genvins.html

hope that helps

philntx

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Are you guys sure that there is a vehicle identification number (VIN) stamped on the engine that corresponds to the VIN on the Dash?

I'm thinking the number on the engine block is a serial number that might somehow describe the engine, but not the vehicle.

01WS6/tamu

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To the best of my knowledge the infor on the block is the last 8 of the VIN. I thought you may be hunting it for pcm programming reasons.

philntx

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I bought a crate LQ9. There was a laser etched number on it, but since it was never installed in a car, I just "assumed" that it was a S/N

philntx

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I bought a crate LQ9. There was a laser etched number on heads, but since it was never installed in a car, I just "assumed" that it was a S/N.

The LS1 has a casting number of 12559378, 12560626, 12561168 (LS6 block)

Machined numbers might be something like: 12559379, 12560625 or 12561167

Not sure if this will help.


Your best bet would be to contact the person who sold you the engine and ask for a copy of the title of the vehicle that it was removed from.